The Latest Breaking News from Pete Hegseth

Hegseth's path to 2028 is no joke

The defense secretary's tough-guy persona may be exactly what wins over white evangelical voters

Salon · Aug 24

Amid tensions with Pete Hegseth, US Army secretary Dan Driscoll to step down by year-end: Report

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is reportedly planning to leave his position by late 2026. This departure follows months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Driscoll's exit could leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. The Army also currently lacks a Senate-confirmed chief of staff. These developments signal…

The Times of India · Aug 23

Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor after he defends editorial independence

The Pentagon dismissed the editor-in-chief and a reporter from Stars and Stripes for insubordination. These actions followed public statements defending the news outlet's editorial independence. The newspaper's publisher also announced his impending retirement and was subsequently dismissed. This move escalates tensions between the administration and the news media. The Pentagon…

The Economic Times · Aug 22

Hegseth reportedly angry as Army scraps new SAT requirement

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

Hegseth rages as Army makes U-turn on standards to screen out ‘stupid’ cadets: report

The Army currently does not require Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets to provide standardized test scores before admission

The Independent UK · Aug 20

US Army to shut down unit in Europe focused on drone warfare in latest shakeup

Decision comes despite the Iran war showing the need for the U.S. to learn lessons about drone warfare from Ukraine

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Relief for USS Abraham Lincoln after a record 250 days at sea

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

Stars and Stripes publisher quits amid ‘fundamental’ reporting differences with Pete Hegseth

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

USS Lincoln’s replacement arrives in Middle East after worries over troops’ mental health

The Washington's arrival follows growing concerns about the Lincoln's extended tour, which included a record-setting uninterrupted stretch at sea of over 250 days

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Elissa Slotkin Warns Against Military Election Interference and Partisan Power: 'The Uniformed Military Shouldn’t Be Deployed'

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) warned that the U.S. military must remain politically neutral and should never be used to interfere in elections or serve the interests of a single political party.

Benzinga · Aug 20